An apparatus and method for converting a two-wheeled wheelbarrow into a towable cart utilize a detachable towing tongue having a first end adapted for pivotable attachment to an axle of the wheelbarrow between the two wheels, a second end adapted for attachment to a towing vehicle, and a tongue body extending between the first and second ends. The tongue body defines an upper surface that includes a wheelbarrow intermediate support surface configured for engaging a lower surface of the wheelbarrow. In some forms, without detaching the hitch end of the tongue from the towing vehicle, the wheelbarrow may be selectively pivoted between a transport position of the wheelbarrow in which the lower surface of the wheelbarrow is supported by the intermediate support surface of the tongue, and a dump position whereat the lower surface of the wheelbarrow is pivoted away from the intermediate support surface of the tongue.

An apparatus and method for converting a two-wheeled wheelbarrow into a towable cart utilize a detachable towing tongue having a first end adapted for pivotable attachment to an axle of the wheelbarrow between the two wheels, a second end adapted for attachment to a towing vehicle, and a tongue body extending between the first and second ends. The tongue body defines an upper surface that includes a wheelbarrow intermediate support surface configured for engaging a lower surface of the wheelbarrow. In some forms, without detaching the hitch end of the tongue from the towing vehicle, the wheelbarrow may be selectively pivoted between a transport position of the wheelbarrow in which the lower surface of the wheelbarrow is supported by the intermediate support surface of the tongue, and a dump position whereat the lower surface of the wheelbarrow is pivoted away from the intermediate support surface of the tongue.

A tote has a hollow main body, a plurality of wheels, and an axle. The hollow main body has a plurality of side walls and a base wall. The base wall defines an open top and a cavity. The open top is circumscribed by a rim. The open top is configured to be covered by a lid. The base wall is bounded by the plurality of side walls. The base wall also includes a pair of outer wheel wells and a central wheel well. The central wheel well is disposed between the outer wheel wells and separated from the outer wheel wells by axle supports. Each of the plurality of wheels is disposed in one of the outer wheel wells and the central wheel well. The axle is connected to each of the wheels. The axle is rotatably supported by the axle supports of the hollow main body.

A tote has a hollow main body, a plurality of wheels, and an axle. The hollow main body has a plurality of side walls and a base wall. The base wall defines an open top and a cavity. The open top is circumscribed by a rim. The open top is configured to be covered by a lid. The base wall is bounded by the plurality of side walls. The base wall also includes a pair of outer wheel wells and a central wheel well. The central wheel well is disposed between the outer wheel wells and separated from the outer wheel wells by axle supports. Each of the plurality of wheels is disposed in one of the outer wheel wells and the central wheel well. The axle is connected to each of the wheels. The axle is rotatably supported by the axle supports of the hollow main body.

A portable cooler that is configured to provide a plurality of support trays wherein the support trays are moveable between a first position and a second position. The cooler of the present invention includes a body that is formed having four walls and a bottom creating an interior volume operable to receive objects therein. The exterior surface of the walls of the cooler have integrally formed recesses that are configured to receive the support trays in their first position. The support trays are extended outward from the walls of the cooler body in their second position and are substantially perpendicular to the walls of the body. The support trays are supported by a tray support member wherein the tray support is movably coupled with the cooler body and extends across the width of the support trays being operably coupled to the bottom thereof.

A powered wheelbarrow assembly includes a wheelbarrow that includes a frame and a bucket that is hingedly coupled to the frame. A pair of front wheels is each rotatably coupled to the frame to roll on a support surface. A pair of rear wheels is each pivotally coupled to the frame to roll on the support surface. Each of the rear wheels is rotatable about a vertical axis for steering the wheelbarrow. A motor is coupled to the frame and a drive unit is movably coupled to the frame. The drive unit is in mechanical communication between the motor and the front wheels such that the motor rotates the front wheels when the motor is engaged. In this way the motor reduces the effort required to transport a load in the wheelbarrow. A clutch is movably coupled to the frame for engaging and disengaging the drive unit.

A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel.

A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel.

A wheelbarrow having a load carrying body supported on a chassis. An electrically powered axle assembly is located at one end of the chassis and has a pair of wheels disposed at opposite sides of the axle assembly. The chassis includes a pair of side plates that extend downwardly to provide legs and a cross member extending between the side plates to maintain them in spaced relationship. A shelf extends between the side plates and is spaced below the underside of the body to provide a cavity to receive a battery. A pair of handles is secured to the side plates, one on each side of the body to transfer loads from the handles in to the chassis and the body is secured to the handles and side plates at a common connection.

A wheelbarrow having a load carrying body supported on a chassis. An electrically powered axle assembly is located at one end of the chassis and has a pair of wheels disposed at opposite sides of the axle assembly. The chassis includes a pair of side plates that extend downwardly to provide legs and a cross member extending between the side plates to maintain them in spaced relationship. A shelf extends between the side plates and is spaced below the underside of the body to provide a cavity to receive a battery. A pair of handles is secured to the side plates, one on each side of the body to transfer loads from the handles in to the chassis and the body is secured to the handles and side plates at a common connection.